Evaluation: Smiths Medical Graseby 1200 Large-Volume Infusion Pump

Major device components and software features:

• Pump—Used to deliver intravenous infusion therapy through a consumable administration set
  • Operational range:
    • Flow rate: 1-1,200 mL/hr
    • Volume to be infused (VTBI): 1-9,999 mL
  • Infusion modes:
    • Primary infusion
    • Two-step infusion—A mode that allows two individual infusion rate steps to be configured, with automatic transitions: Once the first phase is completed, the pump will switch to the second phase automatically.
    • User controls: i) Hard keys are used to configure parameters and settings. ii) Arrow keys are used for value entry.
  • Display: 4.0 × 2.5 cm (1.6 × 1.0 in)
  • Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb) with battery and IV clamp
  • Dimensions (L × W × H): 282 × 170 × 120 mm (5.63 × 3.78 × 1.93 in)
  • Battery life: More than 5.5 hr at 25 mL/hr
  • The pump is normally connected to an IV pole with a clamp.
• Administration set:
  • Nonproprietary administration sets: Various set options are available, including non-DEHP options.
    • The pump has been pre-calibrated with sets from B. Braun and JMS. The pump is able to accommodate a variety of other administration sets from a variety of manufacturers, with on-site calibration.
    • For those other nonproprietary sets, the manufacturer recommends annual or lot-specific calibration.
  • Proprietary consumable administration set: Not applicable.
• "Pump running" screen (see Figure 2 below)